| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $129.48 | 8.437% | $140.4042 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.47 | 5.510% | $218.9016 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.73 | 13.382% | $141.4214 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.36 | 9.216% | $13.4991 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.92 | 3.150% | $247.4775 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.48 | 9.747% | $162.9523 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.68 | 9.534% | $20.461 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.12 | $945.1171 | $945.11 | $945.10 | $945.20 | |